Ocado Group announces the appointment of Adam Warby as its new chair.
- Warby, previously of Heidrick & Struggles, starts as non-executive director.
- He succeeds Richard Haythornthwaite, departing for commitments at NatWest.
- Warby will also contribute to Ocado’s people committee.
- He expresses excitement about Ocado’s future and its innovative strengths.
Adam Warby, who held a leadership role at Heidrick & Struggles, has been appointed as the new chair of Ocado Group. Starting on November 1, he will first serve as an independent non-executive director, before becoming the chair on December 1. He replaces Richard Haythornthwaite, who is stepping down due to increasing responsibilities as the chair of NatWest Group.
Warby’s extensive experience includes being a senior advisor to KKR and his tenure as CEO emeritus at Avanade, a management consulting firm. His role at Ocado will also involve participating in the online grocer’s people committee, an aspect that will allow him to influence the company’s human resources strategies.
In his statement regarding the appointment, Warby said, “It is a huge honor to join the Ocado board as chair designate. Ocado is a unique and innovative business, and a tremendous success story for the UK.” He emphasized his eagerness to collaborate with Ocado’s “visionary leadership team, an experienced board, and many talented colleagues” as the company aims to expand and generate value for its shareholders.
Adam Warby’s appointment marks a new chapter for Ocado, with expectations for growth under his leadership.
